With over a decade of public and private sector finance experience, Cody brings strategic oversight and fiscal precision to KODA Ideaworks. His leadership ensures every dollar advances the mission of protecting frontline healthcare workers.
Cody Castillo brings more than a decade of senior financial and operational leadership to KODA Ideaworks. With a proven track record in both state government and innovation-driven sectors, Cody offers a rare blend of budgetary rigor, strategic foresight, and cross-functional management.
Cody currently serves as Financial Controller for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, where he manages a biennial budget of $6–7 billion and leads the Bureau of Financial Management.
At KODA Ideaworks, Cody leads financial strategy, compliance oversight, grant administration, and long-range operational planning. His insight into public funding mechanisms and regulatory requirements is critical as KODA expands its footprint in healthcare and government markets. Cody plays a central role in aligning the company’s mission-driven goals with scalable financial models, helping ensure that every dollar supports innovation, safety, and frontline impact.
With a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from Upper Iowa University, Cody’s approach to leadership is grounded in both technical fluency and collaborative execution. His dual role across sectors positions him as a key bridge between clinical innovation and institutional accountability, making him an indispensable part of KODA’s strategic trajectory.
